Classic Irish Bacon and Cabbage

Classic Irish Bacon and Cabbage

A simple and traditional Irish dish featuring tender boiled bacon, soft cabbage, and creamy mashed potatoes. A comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
1 hr

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs bacon
1 head cabbage
2 lbs potatoes
0.5 cup milk
4 tbsp butter
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
8 cups water

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the bacon in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the bacon is tender.

    45 min

  3. 3

    While the bacon is simmering, peel and chop the potatoes. Place them in a separate pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

    15 min

  4. 4

    Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk, 2 tbsp of butter, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Core and roughly chop the cabbage. Add it to the pot with the bacon during the last 15 minutes of its cooking time. Cook until tender.

    15 min

  6. 6

    Remove the bacon and cabbage from the pot. Slice the bacon.

  7. 7

    Serve the sliced bacon and cooked cabbage with the mashed potatoes. Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.

Perfect With

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